Wordle(ss)
I am driven to write,
the need within me strong,
but long hours pass
and the page is empty.
My breath is measured
by each chime of the clock,
which marks not hours or minutes,
but each sliver of hope left behind
with each passing second.
Darkness closes in as I wait
for even the faintest light, inspiration
sent from I know not where, but
my plans are no match for this curse
that would steal from me all thought,
a crime that should not befall any poet.
This poem is my response to The Sunday Whirl – Wordle 548.
sliver – breath – sent – plans – hours – minutes
chime – drive – light – crime – match
Also shared with OpenLinkNight LIVE at dVerse ~ Poets Pub and Day 14 at napowrimo.net.
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I love how you read this! (And the chiming clock in the background was very effective.)
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Thank you. I almost forgot to add the audio. (Okay, I forgot, but I then I did remember!)
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You’re welcome, Ken.
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The chimes in the background work so well, Ken – they intensify the pressure of the writer’s block you describe!
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Thank you, Ingrid. 🙂
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It is very difficult, yes….and demoralising….and hard work trying to get the words to appear…
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I feel fortunate. The only thing I ever have to block are more words, cascading on top of themselves, every stanza setting up yet another. But your plight is wryly described, and aptly posted. Your audio is wonderful.
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Thanks, Glenn.
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Oh my gosh!!!! The audio of this is AMAZING! The chimes in the background, the tenor of your voice…WOW! LOVE hearing it here. Great job at OLN too….so glad you found your way there tonight! But I loved hearing it here even more!
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😀 Thank you, Lillian.
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This is absolutely fantastic, Ken! I loved hearing the audio with the chimes in the background 😀
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🙂 Thank you, Sanaa.
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Love, love, love it! So relatable too. The audio is superb. Well done Ken.
Pat
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Thank you!
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Time to go row your boat. (K)
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That does seem to work. 🙂
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This is a common problem among us. I like to go to my photo files when I lose my inspiration. I ususally find something there to inspire! Well done.
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Thanks, Dwight.
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You are welcome!
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